The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Sequel to 2023's Super Mario Bros Movie with expanded cosmic setting
The brief
Following up their surprisingly solid 2023 hit, directors Jelenic and Horvath double down on what worked: vibrant world-building that actually respects the source material and snappy dialogue that doesn't talk down to kids. Chris Pratt settles more comfortably into Mario's voice while Jack Black continues to steal scenes as Bowser, but it's the expanded cosmic setting that gives this sequel room to breathe and play with Nintendo's weirder ideas. The pacing feels more confident this time around, balancing frenetic action sequences with genuine character moments that land without feeling forced. Perfect for anyone who thought the first movie was a good start but wanted more of that classic Nintendo imagination unleashed.
The verdict
If you enjoyed the first Mario movie or love Nintendo's cosmic weirdness brought to life with genuine respect for the source material, this sequel delivers bigger imagination and better character work. If you found Chris Pratt's Mario voice grating or prefer your animated films with more emotional depth than colorful spectacle, the improvements here won't change your mind.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families with kids who love Nintendo games
- 👥 Mario fans wanting to relive childhood wonder
- ⚠️ May feel too juvenile for serious animation buffs
Heads up
- Cartoon violence and mild peril throughout (moderate)
- Intense action sequences may overwhelm very young viewers (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
- Cast
- Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Keegan-Michael Key, Brie Larson
Official synopsis
A new movie based on the world of Super Mario Bros. that further broadens Mario's world with a bright and fun
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Both feature colorful animated heroes exploring vast multiverse adventures.
